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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced that the provincial government will provide free land to people who do not own property. The move is part of a wider housing and labour welfare push that includes free flats, completed houses and ration cards for workers.
Cambridge International Education has cancelled an A-level mathematics exam in Pakistan after a fresh paper leak. A replacement paper will be scheduled within the June series, while authorities have sought urgent clarification and safeguards for students.
President Asif Ali Zardari conferred top civilian awards on politicians, writers, sports icons, soldiers and police personnel at Aiwan-e-Sadr. The ceremony recognised national service, literary contribution, sporting achievement and acts of bravery.
A powerful blast in Lakki Marwat’s Sarai Naurang market killed at least nine people and injured 33 others. Police suspect explosives were planted in a motorcycle, while the prime minister has ordered swift action against those responsible.
President Asif Ali Zardari has approved Sitara-e-Shujaat for Liaqat Shaheed, an Attock citizen who lost his life while stopping a suicide attacker. His family will receive the award in Islamabad after the prime minister recommended official recognition of his bravery.
Muhammad Liaqat Ali has been nominated for Pakistan’s highest civil award after sacrificing his life while helping avert a suspected suicide attack in Attock. Officials say his intervention prevented major loss of life near a police post.
Ahsan Iqbal has warned that Pakistan’s fast-growing population could become a major social and economic crisis without urgent reforms. New projections show the population may reach nearly 390 million by 2050 under a slow-decline scenario.
Karachi police arrested Anmol alias “Pinky” in a high-profile narcotics case linked to an alleged organised cocaine supply network. The case went viral after police claims, social media audio and questions over court presentation procedures drew public attention.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered stronger law enforcement capacity after recent terror attacks. The government says it will focus on modern training, transparent recruitment, anti-corruption measures and improved resources for police and interior ministry institutions.
SUPARCO said Eidul Azha in Pakistan is likely to fall on May 27, based on astronomical calculations showing favourable conditions for sighting the Zilhajj moon on May 17. The agency stressed, however, that the final decision will be made by the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee after verified moon-sighting reports.
A blast in Serai Naurang, Lakki Marwat, killed seven people, including two traffic policemen, and injured more than 18 others on Tuesday. Authorities are investigating whether the explosion was caused by a bomb planted in a loader rickshaw or a suicide attacker, while provincial leaders have ordered reports and promised support for victims.
Punjab schools will observe summer vacations from May 22 to August 23, with classes scheduled to resume on August 24. The announcement by Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat quickly became a major public update for parents, students and school administrations.
